About Melania
Melania Watson
Interview Editor
Melania Watson is our Interview Editor for the TechDay editorial team. Starting her journalism career with Newshub as a Digital Reporter and Producer, she has a keen interest in technology, communication, and current affairs. Melania takes pride in conducting professional and in-depth interviews, which assist her in producing exclusive content that resonates with TechDay’s audience.
Stories by Melania - Page 1
Global GenAI spending to hit USD $644 billion by 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Global spending on generative AI is set to soar to USD $644 billion by 2025, marking a 76.4% increase from the previous year, according to Gartner.
Earn Qantas Points on bills with Sniip partnership
Today
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financial services
Sniip has partnered with the Qantas Frequent Flyer programme, allowing Australians to earn Qantas Points on bill payments through its app.
Enterprises face rising risks from generative AI data leaks
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data protection
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cloud security
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ai security
Netskope Threat Labs has reported a staggering 30-fold rise in data transfers to generative AI applications by enterprises, raising severe security concerns.
Rapid7 announces winners of 2025 Partner of the Year Awards
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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rapid7
Rapid7 has revealed the winners of its 2025 Partner of the Year Awards, honouring 27 partners across 17 categories for their outstanding achievements globally.
Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.2 with advanced insights
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genai
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data governance
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datadobi
Datadobi has unveiled StorageMAP 7.2, enhancing its unstructured data management platform with advanced insights and reporting features for I&O leaders.
Blend AI opens US office to bolster ecommerce solutions
Today
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saas
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ai
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ecommerce
Blend AI, an Australian adtech firm, has launched its first US office in Austin, seeking to enhance its presence in the burgeoning ecommerce market.
Dow Jones unveils new service for risk professionals
Today
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bi
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ibm
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risk management
Dow Jones has launched the Risk Journal, a premium news service designed to equip risk and compliance professionals with essential insights for informed decision-making.
Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet
Today
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productivity
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excel
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ml
Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.
Economic confidence of UK SMEs drops amid uncertainties
Today
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ai
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productivity
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economic downturn
New research shows that economic confidence among UK SMEs has dropped sharply from 91.4 to 87.5, with many leaders fearing a further downturn ahead.
SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall has unveiled SonicSentry MXDR, a managed detection and response service designed to bolster cybersecurity for managed service providers and their clients.
ProSpend report urges modernisation in financial operations
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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cfo
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expense management
ProSpend's new report urges CFOs to modernise financial operations, highlighting that outdated systems and manual processes impede efficiency and strategic growth.
Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill
Yesterday
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.
NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024
Yesterday
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cleantech
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insurance
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climate change
A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.
How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
Yesterday
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malware
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uc
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cybersecurity
Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.
Macquarie Cloud Services debuts AI-focused podcast series
Yesterday
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Macquarie Cloud Services has launched an AI-centric series in their Cloud Reset podcast, featuring insights from top industry leaders to tackle AI challenges.
AI tools revolutionise hospitality guest interaction
Yesterday
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crm
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digital transformation
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ai
The hospitality sector embraces AI to enhance guest experiences, as SevenRooms launches innovative tools promising to streamline operations and reduce costs.
SquareX warns of rising browser-native ransomware threat
Yesterday
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
SquareX warns of an emerging threat from browser-native ransomware, posing severe risks to internet users as cybercriminals adapt to new vulnerabilities.
World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents
Yesterday
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.
Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures
Last week
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.
Geotab report highlights rise in sustainable practices
Last week
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cartech
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fleet management
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cleantech
Geotab's latest Sustainability and Impact Report reveals a 39% rise in sustainable solution adoption, showcasing economic benefits alongside environmental goals.